Since 2013, Prince Edward Island’s Dylan Menzie has been steadily building a catalog of acclaimed, award winning music. Drawing inspiration from acts like Wilco, Fleet Foxes, and Vampire Weekend; Dylan Menzie is a combination of folk, rock, and pop elements best described as Indie Pop Americana. His dynamic vocals and compelling songwriting have given him the opportunity to showcase & tour across Canada and other countries around the world. Including performances at Edmonton Folk Festival, Australia Music Week, Breakout West, M for Montreal, Americanafest UK and many more.

In his upcoming release - North American Dream Kid - Menzie weaves together a collection of vulnerable, catchy, and sometimes ironic songs - with themes surrounding love, depression, the housing crisis, and the abuse of power - to create a narrative about a naive dreamer. Someone trying to make their way in North America, who becomes enraged by the corruption, profiteering and trickery they’re surrounded by - and ultimately seeks an escape to a quiet life.

BIO

After growing up a nerdy skater kid in Eastern Prince Edward Island, Dylan Menzie made an indelible mark in the talent-rich Atlantic Canadian music scene with his debut EP, Heather Avenue, in 2013. Its success spurred high-profile performances throughout the Maritimes, including an opening slot for Ron Sexsmith.

In 2016, he was a finalist in CBC’s annual Searchlight competition on the back of his breakout single, Kenya, which then spent two weeks at number one on CBC Radio 2’s Top 20 leading up to the release of his 2016 EP Adolescent Nature. This led to Menzie’s first tour of the Western Canada and internationally (through Australia).

His 2018 release As the Clock Rewinds - a collection of stripped-down and reimagined cuts from Adolescent Nature - garnered him a nomination for Album of the Year at the 2019 East Coast Music Awards, and a nomination for Contemporary Vocalist of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards that same year. The record further showcased his artistry and cemented his status as an undeniable talent. This album also gave him the opportunity to expand his audience with international touring in the US and the UK (Folk Alliance International and the Cambridge Folk Festival).

In May of 2020, Menzie released his most eclectic and ambitious effort to date. His first full length album titled Lost in Dreams, a creative journey down that leads down many paths. Some of forthright, earnest folk music anchored by organic instrumentation and his unmistakable vocal stylings. And others, into more abstract and ethereal territory – lush soundscapes defined by digital flourishes and off-kilter production. This wide-ranging album landed him many nominations and he was awarded Songwriter of the Year, Solo Recording of the Year and Entertainer of the Year at the 2021 Music PEI Awards.

Following this release, he also produced a limited podcast series named after the album. The Lost in Dreams Podcast focused on artists of many different disciplines on the east coast of Canada. Episodes dove into each artist’s story, their creative process, and what kind of effect - if any - their dreams have on the art they create.

The COVID-19 pandemic forced Menzie to focus his time on his creative processes and artistic growth from 2020-2021. An attention to craft that paid off in 2022, when he was awarded his first ECMA for Song of the Year - with his single, A Heart That Doesn’t Want Mine.

Then again, when his following single, A Piece of Me - from his first ever self-produced EP Modern Classic - was awarded Rising Star Recording of the Year at 2023 East Coast Music Awards.

Constantly moving forward, Dylan Menzie is currently gearing up for dates all over Canada to promote his next record North American Dream Kid - set to be released September 6, 2024.

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“Dylan Menzie is one of Atlantic Canada’s most dazzling stars in the music scene.” - Charlotte Simmons The East Mag

“Dylan Menzie is one of those hard-to-categorize songwriters with a relaxed approach that sits in some kind of middle ground where rock, folk and pop converges. The combination of expertly picked acoustic guitar, a wonderfully versatile voice and the strength of the songwriting is a sure-fire winner. Dylan has a knack for a relatable lyric (his new song ‘Fake Friends’ has plenty of lyrical bite). Taking to the stage in a Back To The Future T-Shirt, Dylan, in all honesty, had me on board before he sang a note.” - Red Guitar Music